Dulce de Leche Churro Cupcakes
Dulce de Leche Churro Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of soft, fluffy cupcakes filled with creamy dulce de leche and topped with a sweet cinnamon-sugar crust. These treats bring together the beloved flavors of churros and cupcakes in a visually stunning dessert that’s perfect for any celebration or simply as an indulgent snack. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are guaranteed to impress friends and family alike!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup dulce de leche
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the topping: ¼ cup granulated sugar + 2 tsp ground cinnamon (mixed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in milk until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fill each liner halfway with batter, add a dollop of dulce de leche in the center, then cover with more batter until two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before rolling in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (68g)
- Calories: 262
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg